419 scam: "Mr.Robert David" <franncisco.suares@malangkota.go.id> YOUR ATM CARD of $2.5USD IS READY

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"419" Scam – Advance Fee / Fake Lottery Scam

The so-called "419" scam is a type of fraud dominated by criminals from Nigeria and other countries in Africa. Victims of the scam are promised a large amount of money, such as a lottery prize, inheritance, money sitting in some bank account, etc.

Victims never receive this non-existent fortune but are tricked into sending their money to the criminals, who remain anonymous. They hide their real identity and location by using fake names and fake postal addresses as well as communicating via anonymous free email accounts and mobile phones.

Keep in mind that scammers DO NOT use their real names when defrauding people.
The criminals either abuse names of real people or companies or invent names or addresses.
Any real people or companies mentioned below have NO CONNECTION to the scammers!

Read more about such scams here or in our 419 FAQ. Use the Scam-O-Matic to verify suspect emails.

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Some comments by the Scam-O-Matic about the following email:

The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- "cotonou" (a location commonly mentioned in 419 scams)
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
This email lists mobile phone numbers. Use of such numbers is typical for scams because they allow criminals to conceal their true location. They can receive calls in an Internet cafe from where they send you emails, while pretending to be in some office.
- +22999781368 (Benin, probably a prepaid mobile phone)
This email lists free webmail addresses. Use of such addresses is typical for scams. Lotteries, banks and any but the smallest of companies do not normally use such addresses. Criminals use them to anonymously send and receive email at Internet cafes.
- jackdonee187@gmail.com (Gmail/GoogleMail; can be used from anywhere worldwide)

Fraud email example:

From: "Mr.Robert David" <franncisco.suares@malangkota.go.id>
Date: Wed, 11 Jan 2017 22:55:40 +0700 (WIB)
Subject: YOUR ATM CARD of $2.5USD IS READY

Attention,

I have registered your ATM CARD of $2.5USD with dhl Delivery Company with affiliate office here, with registration code of ( DCJKT00617G).
please Contact with your delivery information such as, Your Name, Your Address ID CARD COPY and Your Telephone Number:

Contact Person: Dr Jack Don
Email Address: (jackdonee187@gmail.com)
Tel/FAX: +229 99781368
#108 Rd.Dept.10 7th Avenue,
Cotonou Benin Republic
Po Box 1824

Best Regards,
Mr.Robert David.

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